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UK surname

Kazlauskas

A Lithuanian surname derived from "kazlauskas" meaning "goatherd" or "goat keeper".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Peterborough, Hounslow and Kingston upon Thames.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kazlauskas is 155 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

155

2016, ranked #23,197

Peak year

2016

155 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 155 in 2016, ranked #23,197.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Kazlauskas surname distribution map

The map shows where the Kazlauskas surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Kazlauskas surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kazlauskas over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1997 modern 1 #38,839
1998 modern 1 #38,814
1999 modern 2 #38,551
2000 modern 1 #38,790
2001 modern 1 #38,647
2002 modern 1 #38,709
2003 modern 6 #37,586
2004 modern 12 #36,835
2005 modern 27 #35,588
2006 modern 49 #34,152
2007 modern 55 #33,965
2008 modern 57 #34,015
2009 modern 61 #33,915
2010 modern 81 #32,582
2011 modern 97 #30,552
2012 modern 119 #27,100
2013 modern 130 #26,074
2014 modern 137 #25,345
2015 modern 153 #23,413
2016 modern 155 #23,197

Geography

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Where Kazlauskas' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Peterborough, Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames, Newham and Cornwall. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Peterborough 012 Peterborough
2 Hounslow 010 Hounslow
3 Kingston upon Thames 017 Kingston upon Thames
4 Newham 031 Newham
5 Cornwall 068 Cornwall

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kazlauskas

These lists show first names that appear often with the Kazlauskas surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Kazlauskas

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Kazlauskas, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Kazlauskas surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Kazlauskas household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Kazlauskas is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Kazlauskas is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Kazlauskas falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kazlauskas is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Kazlauskas, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Kazlauskas

The surname Kazlauskas is of Lithuanian origin, originating in the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Lithuanian word "kazlas," which means "goat." This suggests that the name may have originally been given to someone who raised or herded goats.

The earliest known record of the name Kazlauskas dates back to the late 15th century, found in a manuscript from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. During this time, the name was primarily concentrated in the regions of Samogitia (present-day western Lithuania) and Aukštaitija (eastern Lithuania).

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Kazlauskas was Jonas Kazlauskas, a Lithuanian noble and landowner who lived in the 16th century. He is mentioned in several historical documents related to land disputes and ownership records in the Kaunas region.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in the records of the Vilnius University, with a student named Motiejus Kazlauskas enrolled in the Faculty of Theology in 1625.

During the 19th century, the Kazlauskas surname gained prominence in the Lithuanian national revival movement. Antanas Kazlauskas (1808-1867) was a prominent Lithuanian writer, poet, and translator, known for his contributions to the development of the Lithuanian literary language.

Another notable figure was Juozas Kazlauskas (1856-1919), a Lithuanian priest and activist who played a significant role in the struggle for Lithuanian independence. He established several schools and supported the Lithuanian cultural revival.

In the 20th century, Vytautas Kazlauskas (1919-2014) was a renowned Lithuanian artist and sculptor, renowned for his works depicting Lithuanian folklore and traditions.

The name Kazlauskas has also been associated with various place names in Lithuania, such as Kazlauskai, a village in the Kaunas district, and Kazlaukiškės, a village in the Vilnius district. These place names likely originated from the surname itself or were named after individuals bearing the surname.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Kazlauskas surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kazlauskas surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 155 in 2016. That gives Kazlauskas a modern rank of #23,197.

What does the Kazlauskas surname mean?

A Lithuanian surname derived from "kazlauskas" meaning "goatherd" or "goat keeper".

What does the Kazlauskas map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Kazlauskas bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.